Maginaw (en. Cold)

/maɡiˈnaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to a low temperature or something not hot.

The weather is cold in the mountains during winter.

Maginaw ang panahon sa mga bundok sa tag-lamig.

Creates a feeling of ice or coldness.

The water is cold so I need to use a towel.

Ang tubig ay maginaw kaya’t kailangan kong gumamit ng tuwalya.

Brings a feeling of discomfort or longing due to cold climate.

I can't stand the cold wind outside.

Hindi ko matiis ang maginaw na hangin sa labas.

The night is cold.

Maginaw ang gabi.

It's cold here.

Maginaw dito.

cold

A word referring to the feeling of undesirable temperature.

lamig

winter

A season when the temperature is cold.

tag-lamig

cold

Wow, it's so maginaw out here, it's like a freezer!

Grabe, ang maginaw dito sa labas, parang freezer!

chilly

I look like a vampire because it's so maginaw, I need a jacket!

Nagmumukha akong bampira sa sobrang maginaw, need ko ng jacket!

frosty

We went to the beach but it's maginaw, we can't swim.

Pumunta kami sa beach pero maginaw pa rin, hindi pwede mag-swimming.